The monumental onion rings at Tookie's in Seabrook. Photo by Alison Cook

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Suzanne Standly walks into Tookie's Tuesday afternoon August 16, 2011 as the establishment opens it's doors for the first time since going under water during Hurricane Ike. A Seabrook institution since 1975 the hamburger restaurant was sorely missed by many locals.
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Critic Alison Cook had her say last week with the Top 100 Houston Restaurants. You'll find what others are saying about the list on Page F17.

This week, we share the results of reader polls that were presented on Chron.com throughout the summer. We took nominations online and, each week, polls gave readers the chance to vote on one of seven contenders in popular foodie categories. Here are the results:

Favorite Tex-Mex: Original Ninfa's on Navigation

Established in Mama Ninfa Laurenzo's home in 1973, this Houston favorite is the birthplace of fajitas and home to arguably the city's most beloved margarita. The restaurant earned 30 percent of the vote.

Bernie's now boasts three buses making from-scratch burgers and sinfully good hand-cut fries. And, better yet, chef/owner Justin Turner is planning to open the first of at least three brick-and-mortar stores next year. Bernie's earned 53 percent of the vote.

Part of the popular Creek group, this Shady Acres watering hole has a sprawling patio and a backyard. Among its features are scads of televisions, fire pits and a genuine "creek." The restaurant earned 31 percent of the vote.

Nearly done in five years ago by Hurricane Ike, this quirky, family-owned Seabrook restaurant reopened in 2011 and has regained its crown as the area's favorite burger joint. Tookie's earned 29 percent of the vote.